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Incarcerated Member FAQ
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Emergency Medicine·Program Update
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid has clarified billing procedures for incarcerated members, specifying when to bill Alaska Medicaid versus Department of Corrections (DOC). Hospital admissions and related services should be billed to Alaska Medicaid, while ER visits without admission and ambulance transport to/from DOC facilities should be billed to DOC.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update procedures for incarcerated Alaska Medicaid members - bill all hospital admissions and related services to Alaska Medicaid, bill ER visits without admission to DOC. Wait 45 days after discharge before submitting claims to Alaska Medicaid to avoid denials. Use first level appeal form for any incarceration-related denials when services meet Alaska Medicaid billing criteria.